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Provides an introduction to the disease of diabetes while combining the benefits of nonfiction and reference formats. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations, objective overviews, primary sources, visual chronology, research sources, facts and statistics.

Impulse control disorders are mental illnesses that involve the inability to resist overpowering urges to do something harmful to oneself and/or others. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines the causes.

Introduces the different types of acne, their causes, treatment, and prevention.

Examines the symptoms, treatment options, ongoing research into its causes, and how to live with this disease.

Introduces obsessive-compulsive disorder, examines the causes and problems associated with the disorder, and possible treatment options available.

Introduces the topic of human rights in a concise, relevant and conveniently organized collection of information.

Presents a concise overview of meningitis; and contains primary source quotes and statistics on related topics, including how it affects people, how prevalent it is, the social impacts of the disease, and if it can be prevented.

Offers a concise, relevant and conveniently organized collection of information covering wind power.

Offers a concise, relevant and conveniently organized collection of information covering biofuels.

From sprained ankles and broken arms to life-altering brain damage from concussions, sports injuries affect millions of athletes every year. This title examines sports injuries through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations.